The Missing Lynx Project: the return of lynx to England? - Dr Deborah Brady

The Missing Lynx Project coordinated the UK’s largest-ever consultation on species reintroduction, engaging with over 10,000 consultees across the identified habitat region and demonstrating broad regional support for lynx recovery.

The talk will explore the ecological, social and practical feasibility of returning lynx to a habitat patch in northern England and southern Scotland through a reintroduction in Northumberland.

About the speaker

Dr Deborah Brady is an experienced ecologist specialising in mammals and the use of species reintroductions as a tool to address biodiversity loss at a landscape scale.

As a founding trustee and now Director of Nature Restoration at The Lifescape Project, she leads the charity’s species restoration work. Deborah manages The Missing Lynx Project, which explores the ecological, social, and practical feasibility of lynx reintroduction in England.

Location

This event will be held at Northumbria University Ellison Building, Ellison Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ST. On the day, signs will direct you to the relevant lecture theatre- ELA 102b- this is in Ellison A Block on the 1st floor. We suggest you enter the building via the revolving doors on the pedestrianised Northumberland Road, and signs will direct you once you're inside- look out for the orange RGS logo.

Booking

This is event is £free but spaces are limited so booking is advised. Book via the RGS website: https://www.rgs.org/events/upcoming-events/missing-lynx-project